RICHARD BOGY GIVES BEST VALLEY HISTORY TALK OF THE YEAR.

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY    2012

Recently, Toluca Lake historian Richard Bogy was the featured speaker as part of The Museum's "Taste of History" event at Westfield Fashion Square. He spoke to The Museum Community on the important historical heritage of Campo de Cahuenga. Bogy, a member of the Board of Directors of the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association, provided a fascinating history from the site's time where Tongva villages dotted the Los Angeles River to the gift of Mrs Amatage Forbes for generations to come by preserving the location. (click on image to enlarge it.) 

Richard Bogy gives the best historical talk so far this year.

 

Beth Perrin, Secretary and Deuk Perrin, President of Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association attended and supported Richard Bogy at the Taste of History event at Westfield Fashion Square.

Michel Stevens, Chair of Taste of History event and featured speaker Richard Bogy.

  

Guests mingle at The Museum’s space at Westfield Fashion Square, first floor, at post-speaker event.

After each event The Museum opens up the space for those that want to return, view space and artifacts for the first time, join to become a member, make a donation and learn how to become more involved.

Please consider attending next FREE speaker event on Thursday, August 30th @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for Taste of Horses in the Valley.

VISIT WONDERFUL CAMPO DE CAHUENGA ON JAN. 9TH.

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY IN 2011
During the long renovation of historic Campo de Cahuenga, it seemed that this priceless American treasure might never be opened again to the public. However, after years of really hard work, juggling government grants and regulations, restoring a delicate old structure, and facing one obsticle after another - the place is really handsome and ready for its re-debut on January 9th.
Naturally, when the working board of directors of the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Society arrived this last Saturday to pitch in, in readiness to the grand old facility's historical re-enactment on the 9th, the gods just had to throw in just one more little adventure - a flood from an ancient water heater --- nothing was damaged except for a ruffle in the group's morale.
Here are a few candid photographs taken by Campo Board member, Phyllis Hansen of the work that went on this last weekend. (Phyllis, by the way acquired the beautiful leather chairs from the great LA Shares organization. They will soon grace the library tables coming soon for the facility.)

Putting a heavy glass display case into position. In the background are paintings just returned from two long years in storage.

 Union Army General John C. Fremont looks down on Campo de Cahuenga volunteers bringing back to life this treasure of the American West. Freemont accepted the capitulation of California forces at this very site. He would later become the first Republican presidential candidate, hero of Western exploration and of the American Civil War.

 A pastel drawing of the great Mrs. Armatage Forbes surveys the building that she and her associates built to preserve the heritage of Campo de Cahuenga for future generations. You've no doubt seen one of Mrs. Forbes El Camino Real bells along Ventura Boulevard or in front of California's historic sites.
The pastel is the work of the famous California artist, Orpha Klinker.
Seen through the glass display case is Guy Weddington McCreary, whose Weddington family were the founders of the town of Lankershim - later to become North Hollywood. In the foreground it Deuk Perrin. president of the Campo Association.

 Traditional Spanish wrought iron grills have been installed, adding to the charm of the Campo. The chairs from LA Shares await the arrival of library tables. The Campo Association awaits donors to add additional grill work for this grand old meeting place.

Campo de Cahuenga and its volunteers are a prime example of how Americans are willing to pitch in, when they are encouraged to do so.

THE MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SALUTES DEUK AND BETH PERRIN

2009 - The year of Valley History.
Deuk and Beth Perrin at Phyllis Hansen's "Charmed" book lecture at the San Fernando Valley Historical Society - June 2009. Photo for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Gerald Fecht. (click on image to enlarge)

History's treasurers, in most cases, don't survive by accident. America's Campo de Cahuenga in North Hollywood is a good example. Without the leadership of Deuk and Beth Perrin, one of our country's most important landmarks could easily have slipped into a dusty and forgotten place. Beth and Deuk and the members of the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association volunteer hours and hours on our behalf. In their case, a "double thank you" in certainly in order.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CAMPO DE CAHUENGA

Deuk Perrin - Campo de Cahuenga 2008 - Photo by Gerald Fecht for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

Congratulations to the Friends of Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Society on the completion of their new website. Constructed under the direction of Phyllis Hansen, the website contains vital information about visiting the Campo (after its estimated reopening after rennovation in late Spring of this year), but stories about the historic-making people who are part of Campo's history, and great photographs.
http://www.campodecahuenga.com
Deuk Perrin, president of the Friends of the Campo, is shown here celebrating Saint Patrick's day, invites anyone interested in preserving the history of California to join the association. Information about Campo membership is available on the new Campo de Cahuenga website.